Oral history transcript of James Amaden, part of The History Project, Inc., a series of in-depth, local history interviews, recalling personal life experiences and observations, with special focus on early 20th Century life in East Hampton, N.Y....

Freeport Public Schools--Freeport (N.Y.); Freeport High School--Freeport (N.Y.); Field hockey

Black and white photograph of the 1933 Freeport High School women's hockey team standing on the lawn in front of the High School. Left to right: D. Clark - coach, Adele Weiner, Mary Vestal (Goalie), Reta Drescher (left wing), Mibs License...

Caption on reverse reads: Due to the shortage of men to work on farms during the First World War, women were encouraged to "do their bit" by acting as "Farmerettes," and help out with farm chores. This float shows Mrs. Harry Hamlin of Stony Hill...

World War I; War; Love; Germany; Society and Culture--State songs--Carolinas;

Sheet music written for piano and voice entitled "I'm goin' to fight my way right back to Carolina" composed by Billy Baskette and Jessie Spiess. The patriotic song is written in the key of C. A colorful front cover by de Takacs depicts a World...

Caption on back of photograph reads: John Henry "Red Man" Fowler at the top left, was such an outstanding all around athlete, that he was dubbed by writers as "The Jim Thorpe of Long Island." Popular all over Long island and admired by fans, "Red...

Caption on back of photograph reads: From the appearance of the cars in the background of this photo, it would seem that it must have been around the early 1900's. The Sag Harbor Montauks used to have picnics and the women used to bake many kinds...

Sheet music for a popular song entitled "Give yourself a pat on the back" by Ralph Butler and Raymond Wallace. Music is written in the key of E flat. Music was featured by the Guy Lombardo & Orchestra and was considered "the cheer-up song of...

Photograph of an etching. Caption on back of photograph reads: "Stephen Pharoah was the most popular Montauk Indian since Sachem Wyandanch's time back in 1656. Known to residents of East Hampton and vicinity as Steve Talkhouse, he is still a topic...

Caption on back of photograph reads: "Charles Butler, or Charley Buckskin as he was affectionately called by residents of East Hampton and Sag Harbor, was the last Long Island to wear his hair shoulder length until his nephew recently affected the...

View of north side of Idle Hour, home of William K. Vanderbilt. The Beaux Arts-style mansion was designed by architect Richard Howland Hunt and built in 1900. Postmark and handwritten message on front and back.Postmark: "Brooklyn, N.Y....

Caption on back of photograph reads: This is an interesting study of two Shinnecock Indians as they chatted together in the old church back in 1944. Charles S. Bunn and Fred Smith recall some amusing instance of yesteryear in their informal...

Caption on back of photograph reads: November 19, 1953, just one week before the traditional Thanksgiving Day, the Indians of the Shinnecock Reservation celebrated their first "Indian Thanksgiving" in many years. Over 100 members of the tribe...

Caption on back of photograph reads: The State of New York erected a school for the Shinnecock Indians in the year of 1825. its teachers were furnished by the State Education Department. Back in the 1830's the school had only one classroom and one...

Caption on back of photograph reads: The serious young Montauk sitting at the wheel of this car back in 1910, when he was 15 years old, is Norris Herbert Fowler, brother of George, William, John (Red Man) and Marguerite. Norris or "Sid" as he is...

Postcard from the Jewish Welfare Board, United States Army and Navy. The postcard was addressed to Mr. J.C. Leslie, 807 Chestnut St., New Castle, PA. 'Camp Upton, April 30, 1919. Dear Father, I am feeling fine. It sure is good to be back in the...

Caption on back of photograph reads: The strong features of the full blood type of Montauk are evident in the face of Marguerite Fowler La Porte. This photo of her was taken on the back porch of her home in Freetown, a hamlet in East Hampton to...

Sheet music for a waltz ballad entitled "For the sake of Auld Lang Syne" is composed by Ernest R. Ball with lyrics by George Graff and Annelu Burns. Music is written in the key of E flat. Ernest Ball is also the composer of "Let the rest of the...

Postcard from the Griffin Collection showing buildins and a pond. Divided back. Postmarked Glenwood Landing August 2, 1911. Message written on back: Dear Mrs. MacArthur, Trust you are all well. Am writing to Mr. Drysdale today. I am working for...

Caption on back of photograph reads: Though living only fourteen miles apart, the Shinnecocks and the Montauks have rarely intermingled socially. The Shinnecocks accepted Negroes into their midst and inter-married freely with them. The Montauks as...

Color view of Indian Neck Hall, the estate of Frederick G. Bourne in Oakdale, Long Island. Designed by architect Ernest Flagg, the building was completed in 1900. Handwritten message on front and back.Addressee: Mr. A.D. Emmons, Plymouth...